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Academy of Art University

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Program

BFA Acting

Program snapshot

Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training
Meisner-based acting technique focused on film and television performance
Program led by Academy Award-winning producer
Core curriculum includes Voice & Speech, Alexander Technique, Movement, and Improvisation
Elective options include Stunts & Fights, Character Voices, Accents & Dialects, and Comedy for Social Media
Notable Alumni
Elijah Roberts — starred in Night Swim (2024)
Professional Development
Graduate with a professional demo reel through the three-year Reel Development program
Annual NXTUP Film Festival showcased to casting directors, agents, and producers
Collaboration opportunities with writing, directing, and producing students
Facilities
Eight professional soundstages with full lighting grids and standing sets
200-seat Main Stage Theater in San Francisco's theater district
Black Box Theatre for developing one-person shows
Free access to professional cameras and equipment for student use

Updated May 11, 6:42 PM